angelkerri

angelkerri

UM,Psych, Military, Substance Abuse, SNF

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  1. Mental Health Registry for an American BSN?

    angelkerri posted a topic in United Kingdom

    Hi all. I've posted intermittently around here. A few years ago I was researching moving to the UK to work as a nurse. I am now renewing my interest as I am sorely tired of America (I'm American-born,...

  2. Resources on becoming UK nurse?

    angelkerri posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    I have wanted to move to the UK for years and now, after a recent visit, I want to more than ever! I am a Bachelor's Degree educated nurse from the USA. I have over five years of experience in...

  3. Behavioral Health Nurse- break from floor nursing?

    angelkerri replied to Redder's topic in Psychiatric

    I just started in psych nursing. I was first on an outpatient substance abuse program (methadone) and now I work on a small (10 bed) voluntary psych unit. The voluntary part of this is what makes it...

  4. New LPN in LTC. Time mgmt tips/tricks? Med pass advice? etc....

    angelkerri replied to LPNKY2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job as an RN was at a SNF. 30 patients but I usually had someone to do meds and then I had everything else. You learn tricks as you go. 20 shouldn't be too bad once you get the hang of it....

  5. Commissioning Question

    angelkerri replied to JJTRN's topic in Government, Military

    I commissioned into the Army Reserves last May. My recruiter told me it takes about 45-60 days for the scroll to be approved...then another 45-60 days to generate appointment orders. That's about how...

  6. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    I'm thinking out loud...does the Guard hire nurses? I think not. I think it's just Active and Reserves...I may be completely wrong. As it happens I was drilling this weekend and the local recruiter...

  7. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    I would take sitting through class any day (and getting paid for it too I might add) to this bull crap with the internet modules not working. If I can make it through nursing school lectures I can...

  8. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Lunah, interesting. I remember during last year's board they supposedly had spots set aside just for new grads. I imagine this is all changing though. I followed the link to your blog and I really...

  9. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    When I first applied I heard that ADNs could apply for Reserves but that you can't make past a certain rank (I think Captain? But don't quote me on that) until you get a BSN. Active Duty has always...

  10. Opportunities for newer nurse relocating to MA?

    angelkerri replied to angelkerri's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for the tip! I've been in Mass 3 weeks now and am starting floor orientation for a per diem SNF not too far from my apt. I'm still interested in trying to find something a bit more permanent...

  11. Opportunities for newer nurse relocating to MA?

    angelkerri posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Okay, so I am more or less the poster child for a young nurse in this current job market. I graduated from University with my BSN in Dec 2009 and all I was able to find in my local area was a long...

  12. The Worst Its Ever Been

    angelkerri replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I wish nurses all over the country would unionize. The fact that we haven't just BLOWS my MIND. I know a lot of nurses are against this. I remember a clinical instructor at nursing school took a very...

  13. Is there a nursing shortage or not?

    angelkerri replied to nurse.sandi's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in Dec 2009. Here in Central MO in our University town we have 3 big hospitals (some might say 4, but the extra one is an extension of University hospital). When I was a senior in nursing...

  14. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    @Jerryl and anyone else doing OBC soon: During training, if you're able, or afterwards, could you post some impressions/tips/etc of your experience of OBC. Us future reservists would love to know what...

  15. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info! I take back what I said :) Does anyone know what the compensation is for OBC? I did also hear that you have to be really proactive to get a spot. Random question also: being...

  16. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    I got the 2 week number directly from my AMEDD recruiter. It's also on this site:

  17. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    I'm still green to this myself but aren't medics enlisted? If you go in as a nurse I know they will want you to do OBC if you haven't already...for Reservists it's only 2 weeks at Ft Sam Houston in...

  18. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks! So reading between the lines, I want to get finished with OBC as soon as possible? Nothing extra I can really do until then? I just talked to my recruiter today and my name was selected on Feb...

  19. Career help in the Army Reserves?

    angelkerri posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi all, I applied for the Nov 2010 board for Army Active Duty and was put on the OML. Then I found out about 2 weeks ago that I was selected for a Reserves position and I am so ready to get my foot in...

  20. Army Reserve Nursing

    angelkerri replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry to post in what looks to be an older thread. I was recently selected for the ARNC. Doing the 45-60 day wait I was told to expect before I get my orders. I am planning on moving to New England...

  21. Opportunities for newer nurse relocating to MA?

    angelkerri replied to angelkerri's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you so much for the tip! I believe NH is a compact state too? My license is currently in MO so that's one less

  22. Studying in Japan as a nurse....Possible? Pratical?

    angelkerri replied to Komorebi's topic in General World

    I agree with the above response pertaining to the military bases. I enjoy Japanese language too. I lived in Japan for 4 years and have been studying it very casually for years since leaving, though I...

  23. U.k nurse employment

    angelkerri replied to bigboi's topic in International Nursing

    I e-mailed an agency recruiter over there not too long ago and I was told that there are very few jobs in London, but that there is a lot of need for nurses in more rural areas--especially operating...

  24. Calling residents affectionate names?

    angelkerri replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I play it by ear. If it's a new resident I'm a bit more formal and I ask what they would like to be called. If I've known them awhile and they use terms of endearment for me, I return the endearment...

  25. Career help in the Army Reserves?

    angelkerri replied to angelkerri's topic in Government, Military

    Oh I am definitely going for it! I was selected and my recruiter is pushing the paperwork through now. Gonna be a 66H before I know it :) It's so encouraging to know that I will have help finding work...